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BMWOCT1416
Oct 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW Thermostat Part Number 11 53 8 635 689. We will no longer provide the weekly updates on part number 11 53 8 635 689. Until further notice, this part number will remain on a daily maximum ordering quantity of 10 per day. We recommend
BMWOCT1516
Oct 1, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC37 Rear Muffler Return BMW AG has requested the return of the following part numbers: 18 30 8 604 209, 18 30 8 604 208, 18 30 8 624 801 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts
B112016
Oct 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"INFORMATION Checking the oil level after an oil service requires running of the REX engine. To start W20 engine with ISTA tester, select: 1. Service Function 2. Range extender digital engine electronics 3. Range extender service start. Alt
B111716
Oct 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 16E-A05 - N26 ENGINE: REPLACE TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY LINE . Carbonization of the turbocharger sealing ring can cause the exhaust to smoke briefly during cold start up.
B111116
Oct 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"N20 ENGINE OIL FEED LINE TO THE TURBOCHARGER: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. When starting a cold engine, a ""plume of blue smoke"" can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. Ther
B611816
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION & SME FC 21F0E3. Red Check Control message (CCM) " Drive: Check as soon as possible" Fault Code 21F0E3 "High-voltage electrical system: Insulation resistance below threshold (fault)" stored in the battery management
B111816
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"THERMOSTAT FAULTS (B-ENGINES). The Service Engine Soon light is on. A Check Control message for ""Engine overheated"" and or ""Exercise caution!"" may also display. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: 1D2401 - Characteristi
B111516
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
B58 ENGINE: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER. Engine oil (1) can be seen leaking from the bottom of the turbocharger near the band clamp (2). The turbocharger band clamp is loose.
B661916
Sep 1, 2016
010000 STEERING
TRAFFIC JAM ASSISTANT BECOMES INOPERATIVE DURING USE. The Traffic Jam Assistant becomes inoperative while driving. Vibration actuator causes inadvertent contact between steering wheel trim and steering wheel, changing capacitance of steerin
B612116
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNITS (RANGE) What's New: The Procedure has been updated with additional step: writing new adaptation value This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 21 16 dated September 2016. . The actual r
B513716
Sep 1, 2016
200000 WHEELS
REWORKING THE PVC SEAM SEAL ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH. PVC Seam Sealer on the right rear inner wheel arch may not have been properly applied. Ineffective manufacturing procedure.
B513616
Sep 1, 2016
200000 WHEELS
REWORKING THE PVC SEAM SEAL ON THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH. PVC Seam Sealer on the right rear inner wheel arch may not have been properly applied. Ineffective manufacturing procedure.
B513516
Sep 1, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED. Paint on B-pillar is scratched. Especially noticeable on dark colored paint. Door seal is rubbing against entry opening surfaces.
B512916
Sep 1, 2016
130000 VISIBILITY
EXTERIOR MIRRORS GO TO RANDOM POSITION This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 29 16 dated September 2016.. Mirror(s) is (are) exhibiting one of two distinct behaviors: A. Passenger side mirror does not adjust itself out of the
B540316
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THE HEADLINER RETAINING STRAPS ARE TORN OR CHAFED.Customer notices torn or chafed headliner bands (straps) or headliner. Convertible top tensioning bands develop tears and may result in a damaged headliner.
B840916
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
"?SERVICE ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY PAGE NEEDED IN OWNER'S MANUAL . Operator's manual of affected vehicles does not contain required information on wireless smartphone charging accessory. AFFECTED VEHICLE Vehicles which require this Service Act
B513116
Sep 1, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HOOD GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT IS BROKEN. Hood gas filled shock absorber is loose or broken, the hood does not remain in the opened position. Gas filled shock absorber mounting point has broken free from the body.
B122216
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"""WATER INJECTION SYSTEM - WATER LEVEL TOO LOW"". Check Control (CC) Message ""Water level too low, engine performance only available to a limited degree"" is displayed. A fault may be stored in the DME control unit: - 0x124015 - Water inj
B840416
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B84 04 16 dated September 2016. One or all the following may be experienced in the vehicle: An SOS malfunction is seen in the Kombi (aka instrument cluster
B662016
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPLACE KAFAS CAMERA. A CCM (Check Control Message) advising of a front camera malfunction is displayed in the CID when the ambient outside temperature is high. Some known KAFAS Driver based assistance functions affected: Front collision wa
B170316
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"?""COOLANT LEVEL LOW"": LEAKING EXPANSION TANK. Check Control Message (CCM): ""Coolant Level Low"" Hissing noise from the coolant expansion tank with engine at operating temperature Evidence of coolant coming out of expansion tank"
B121816
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: NO OIL PRESSURE. Check Control message: Oil pressure warning. Stop carefully is displayed. There are no related faults to oil pressure stored in the DDE. Unfavorable DDE software application When operating during auto
B170216
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLING SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH OIL. Cooling system needs to be cleaned of oil or transmission fluid INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to provide an approved method for cleaning a cooling system that has been contaminated by engi
B180316
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DDE FAULT CODE: 28DE00 - EXHAUST GAS PRESSURE SENSOR BEFORE TURBINE, PLAUSIBILITY. After performing repairs where the engine harness was disconnected and reconnected at the differential pressure and the exhaust pressure sensor, the followin
B122016
Sep 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"MIL LIGHT WITH DME FAULTS 1B2002 AND 1F1A51 STORED. Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. Both of the following fault codes are stored in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) memory: 1B2002: ""EWS protection against tampering: no starting valu